Malaysian journalist killed in Somalia

MOGADISHU: A Malaysian journalist was shot dead and another seriously wounded in the war-torn Somali capital Friday after clashes involving African Union troops and other gunmen broke out, officials said. "A Malaysian journalist was killed and another was wounded after there was shooting involving the African Union forces," said Adbukarim Ali, a security official with the AU-backed government army. The journalists were travelling with private militiamen, regularly hired by foreigners for protection against kidnapping in Mogadishu, one of the most dangerous capitals in the world. "The men were hit by bullets when they were in their car, as they apparently were returning to their hotel," said Ali, adding the shooting took place in Mogadishu's central K4 area. "It is still not clear exactly what happened, and the details of the incident are still emerging," he said. Malaysia'...